RoomsMake yourself at home in one of the 52 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

AmenitiesPamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find a spa tub, a sauna, and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access and wedding services.

DiningGrab a bite to eat at the hotel's restaurant, which features a bar, or stay in and take advantage of 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge.

Business, Other AmenitiesFeatured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Reykjavik? This hotel has facilities measuring 323 square feet (30 square meters), including a meeting room. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge at scheduled times, and free self parking is available onsite.

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Reservations are required for spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Crib (infant bed) fee: ISK 10 per day

Facilities fee: ISK 3900 per person, per day and includes use of:

- Fitness facilities - Sauna - Spa tub - Spa

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

AMENITIES:

24 Hour Room Service

24-Hour Front Desk

Coffee Shop

Dry Cleaning Service

Elevator / Lift

Fitness Facility

Free Breakfast

Jacuzzi/Hot Tub

Lounge/Bar

Multilingual Staff

Sauna

Shuttle To Airport (surcharge)

Spa Services

Wedding Services

(+) = Additional fees may apply for the use of these amenities.
(*) = Free, some restrictions may apply

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CenterHotel ThingholtGem of a hotel excellent location

Violarose
from Ancaster, Canada

Submitted on 23-05-2016

Fantastic staff they went the extra mile to help out. I can't say enough of how wonderful they were. The hotel itself is right in the heart of the city walking distance to everything. The room was very comfprtable and nicely furnished

CenterHotel ThingholtBoutique Hotel

Porter120
from Asia

Submitted on 23-05-2016

This is a small boutique hotel in the middle of Reykjavik City . There is a lift for bags upon entering the hotel. A big heavy glass and wooden door and stairs welcome the visitors . Our room had a view of the rear part of the hotel . It is very near 2 grocery stores and many shopping retailers . Parking is very scarce. One must be on time to wait for the taxi or tour bus , outside since there is no space for parking . The room is clean and comfortable .

We stayed here for 3 nights in May and found the staff and hotel to be excellent. It's a small hotel that can be almost missed from the street, but once inside you are transported to a clean and modern decor. The rooms are small but had everything that we needed. Theres all the usual bits you'd expect including an iron and mini bar. The bathroom has a large shower but no bath.
We ate in the restaurant a couple of times (see separate review) and needles to say that is excellent too. Breakfast i...
We stayed here for 3 nights in May and found the staff and hotel to be excellent. It's a small hotel that can be almost missed from the street, but once inside you are transported to a clean and modern decor. The rooms are small but had everything that we needed. Theres all the usual bits you'd expect including an iron and mini bar. The bathroom has a large shower but no bath.
We ate in the restaurant a couple of times (see separate review) and needles to say that is excellent too. Breakfast is the normal spread with pastries, cooked, fruits and museli.
The hotel is located just off the Main Street in Reykjavik and is only a very short walk to all the city highlights. We'd definitely recommend that you stay here!
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CenterHotel ThingholtGreat hotel, but terrifying spa-experience

Sofie Amalie M
from

Submitted on 28-05-2016

The hotel is great - clean, beautiful and nice staff. We booked massages in the spa including usage of the spa. the massage was delightful, but there was a large group of women that was so noisy and messy that they ruined a great part of the experience. They threw my clothes on the floor, yelled all the time so you could not relax and asked me to leave the tub so that they could be alone. The staffmember in the spa did not stop them in any way.. I regret usind the money on the spa in the hotel a...
The hotel is great - clean, beautiful and nice staff. We booked massages in the spa including usage of the spa. the massage was delightful, but there was a large group of women that was so noisy and messy that they ruined a great part of the experience. They threw my clothes on the floor, yelled all the time so you could not relax and asked me to leave the tub so that they could be alone. The staffmember in the spa did not stop them in any way.. I regret usind the money on the spa in the hotel and I would never recommend it to anyone - when the staff does not even try to stop it or offer some kind of compensation when you tell it at the frontdesk, then it's just to big a risk to book the spa :-(
Otherwise the hotel is great and the breakfast is also great.
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CenterHotel ThingholtNice, but Beware the B5 across the street

Martin M
from Nantucket, Massachusetts, USA

Submitted on 06-06-2016

We had a nice sized, more than comodious room with a very "Scandavian" feel. Good storage, nice appointments and a clean with a comfortable bed. Breakfast was included and buffet style, it was imaginative, and certainly would satisfy most of us. And they have a very pleasant staff. So what was not to like. Well two things.
We thought the bathrooms verged on dangerous. The water termperature and volume are controlled by a toggle switch. If you are good at video games you'll probably be fi...
We had a nice sized, more than comodious room with a very "Scandavian" feel. Good storage, nice appointments and a clean with a comfortable bed. Breakfast was included and buffet style, it was imaginative, and certainly would satisfy most of us. And they have a very pleasant staff. So what was not to like. Well two things.
We thought the bathrooms verged on dangerous. The water termperature and volume are controlled by a toggle switch. If you are good at video games you'll probably be fine, but we found ourselves either scalded or freezing with overpowering or no volume. The tub was treacherously high.
There is a club across the street the b5. They open at 10 and close at 4:00 AM! The crowd was so noisy the nights we were there it woke us up and made for a difficult night for us and our freinds.
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CenterHotel ThingholtGood Location but several issues

FrankChicago2015
from Chicago, Illinois

Submitted on 06-06-2016

I booked this hotel at the last minute given the positive reviews and wanting to be near cafes and restaurants. I must say that the location of the hotel is very good. It is centrally located and surrounded by lots of restaurants, cafes, and several attractions. The staff is friendly and the common areas are nicely appointed, modern and fun as you woudl expect in a boutique hotel. I had a junior suite which is essentially a larger room with two double beds. The room itself was very nice, large b...
I booked this hotel at the last minute given the positive reviews and wanting to be near cafes and restaurants. I must say that the location of the hotel is very good. It is centrally located and surrounded by lots of restaurants, cafes, and several attractions. The staff is friendly and the common areas are nicely appointed, modern and fun as you woudl expect in a boutique hotel. I had a junior suite which is essentially a larger room with two double beds. The room itself was very nice, large bathroom, sitting area, TV, mini refrigerator with some amenities for a price.
The major issue I had with the hotel is that the rooms have no air conditioning (despite several websites stating there is). While outside temperatures were in the 50's and 60's, it felt closer to 80's in the room. The windows barely open and any air coming in, also comes in with extremeley loud bar noise from surrounding establishments which goes thru 4AM so even with earplugs and a fan (which resides in the room closet for obvious reasons), my stay was far from comfortable. I mentioned to the staff the fact that my room was very warm and I was told they would crank up the AC in the hotel common areas in the hope it would cool the rooms--never happened.
So, great location, friendly staff and nice rooms but if you go in the summer months, the rooms can get very hot and very noisy with open windows.
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CenterHotel Thingholtfirst night in iceland

amanda5335
from Massachusetts

Submitted on 07-06-2016

my husband and i stayed here for our first night in iceland. we were allowed to get early check in after arriving at the airport in the morning for no extra fee. we booked a standard double room. it was small, but had high ceilings. the bed was comfortable, the curtains were dark enough to block most of the light. it is outside the main shopping area, but we had no trouble with noise, but we were also there on a weeknight as opposed to weekend. the breakfast in the morning was excellent. ...
my husband and i stayed here for our first night in iceland. we were allowed to get early check in after arriving at the airport in the morning for no extra fee. we booked a standard double room. it was small, but had high ceilings. the bed was comfortable, the curtains were dark enough to block most of the light. it is outside the main shopping area, but we had no trouble with noise, but we were also there on a weeknight as opposed to weekend. the breakfast in the morning was excellent. we did eat at the restaurant for dinner, pricey but delicious. the front desk was very nice, hotel decor modern and fresh. overall had an excellent experience at the hotel
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CenterHotel ThingholtWanted to love it, but just couldn't

hslowe
from Durham, North Carolina

Submitted on 07-06-2016

Ever go into a hotel stay certain that you're going to love the place, and find that you just... don't feel it? That was me with the Thingholt. They certainly try hard. The staff was lovely, and I appreciated the nice touch of a welcome drink. It is indeed very central - could not be more so. The room was a great size,and it was fantastic to have a tub after two weeks of showers only. But the decor that looked so cool in pictures was not functional or comfortable in reality. Turns out those cows...
Ever go into a hotel stay certain that you're going to love the place, and find that you just... don't feel it? That was me with the Thingholt. They certainly try hard. The staff was lovely, and I appreciated the nice touch of a welcome drink. It is indeed very central - could not be more so. The room was a great size,and it was fantastic to have a tub after two weeks of showers only. But the decor that looked so cool in pictures was not functional or comfortable in reality. Turns out those cowskin rugs trap dirt and leave your feet feeling gritty. The leather bolsters on the bed just get in the way. The dark materials and finishes make it hard to see your stuff, and the plug outlets are in bad locations. And I agree with the person that said that the temperature couldn't be regulated.
In the end, I felt the designer paid too much attention to looking good and not enough to helping the traveler have a better stay. If you value style as your #1 priority, you may really like this place. I did not, and would make a different choice when next in Reykjavik.
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CenterHotel ThingholtA favourite hotel

HekticNavigatio
from London, United Kingdom

Submitted on 08-06-2016

I loved this hotel. I stayed here for 3 nights and it was extremely comfortable. The transfer from the airport to the hotel was in a private minibus and the reception staff were friendly upon arrival. The room itself was modern, clean and I loved the design. The bathroom was of a very high standard, with a beautiful shower which was ideal after a long, chilly day in Iceland. The room was always warm after coming in from the freezing cold and the floor seemed to be heated.
For an extra price you ...
I loved this hotel. I stayed here for 3 nights and it was extremely comfortable. The transfer from the airport to the hotel was in a private minibus and the reception staff were friendly upon arrival. The room itself was modern, clean and I loved the design. The bathroom was of a very high standard, with a beautiful shower which was ideal after a long, chilly day in Iceland. The room was always warm after coming in from the freezing cold and the floor seemed to be heated.
For an extra price you can use the spa, and we were the only ones in there which was lovely and relaxing. The hotel also offers to book trips which was very useful for us. The hotel restaurant is also great, I only had one meal there but it was great food and a nice experience.
A very pleasant experience, I would definitely stay with them again.
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CenterHotel ThingholtExcellent Location but very noisy at the weekend until 4am.

Jane C
from Liverpool, United Kingdom

Submitted on 26-06-2016

Have recently returned from a long weekend at this hotel, Thursday to Sunday. My Husband booked this hotel for our family and we occupied a junior suite at the front of the property very close to the main street. He chose the hotel because of it's location i.e. within downtown Reykjavik next to lots of restaurants, shops and tourist attractions. Thursday was great but on Friday and Saturday our sleep was disturbed until 4am because of a bar located on the main street called B5. It plays very ver...
Have recently returned from a long weekend at this hotel, Thursday to Sunday. My Husband booked this hotel for our family and we occupied a junior suite at the front of the property very close to the main street. He chose the hotel because of it's location i.e. within downtown Reykjavik next to lots of restaurants, shops and tourist attractions. Thursday was great but on Friday and Saturday our sleep was disturbed until 4am because of a bar located on the main street called B5. It plays very very loud music that you simply cannot ignore and your sleep will be disturbed. If I had been aware of this fact before travelling I would not have chosen to stay at this hotel as my days at the Ibiza's Club scene are well and truly over. This is a big negative and I feel very sorry for the hotel who are to some degree receiving bad reviews because of something they cannot control. It really does need the collective actions of all the hotels and residents living in this area to put pressure on officials in charge of licensing to try and reach a compromise with regards to this bar. How those within it don't lose their hearing is beyond me. Other than this issue the hotel is very modern with concrete walls and black and white furnishings. It's a bit cell like but clean. The staff were very friendly and the breakfast was good, something for everyone.
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CenterHotel ThingholtGreat staff, great location

GoDucks99
from North Carolina

Submitted on 26-06-2016

Room was decently sized. Not much lighting. But with huge windows made up for it (we were on the 4th floor). With the midnight sun blazing it, we had lots of natural light. Location was very good, near shopping, restaurants and pubs. However, Reykjavik has a wild nightlife. Get a room on the upper floors because on the weekends, the music is load from the pubs. Service from the front desk was outstanding -- helping with dinners, taxis and buses. Roberto who runs the bar and late room service wa...
Room was decently sized. Not much lighting. But with huge windows made up for it (we were on the 4th floor). With the midnight sun blazing it, we had lots of natural light. Location was very good, near shopping, restaurants and pubs. However, Reykjavik has a wild nightlife. Get a room on the upper floors because on the weekends, the music is load from the pubs. Service from the front desk was outstanding -- helping with dinners, taxis and buses. Roberto who runs the bar and late room service was amazing helpful. We were there to run the 5k Midnight Fun Run. All Reykavik restaurants close by 11 p.m., and we knew we wouldn't be back to the hotel by midnight. But he created several cold dishes for us, and then pulled them out once we returned from the run. Much appreciated.
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CenterHotel ThingholtOver priced room

K5447MTjohnr
from Santa Monica, California

Submitted on 27-06-2016

Charged $600. Per night & could not give a receipt on check out or an adjustment for a fifth night not used because of poor health. Will not rebook on our next visit. Delay in check in as not enough help working.

CenterHotel ThingholtA great city centre hotel

Stuart S
from Manchester, UK

Submitted on 29-06-2016

Having been transferred here due to a problem with our booking at their sister hotel we were not in the best of moods on our arrival. The reception, however, soon put us at ease and we were soon in our room where our baggage from the first hotel was already awaiting us.
The hotel is in the city centre and handy for just about everything Reykjavik has to offer (lots). The rooms are a good size (for city centre) but the oversize leather furniture and table make it appear small and difficult to mo...
Having been transferred here due to a problem with our booking at their sister hotel we were not in the best of moods on our arrival. The reception, however, soon put us at ease and we were soon in our room where our baggage from the first hotel was already awaiting us.
The hotel is in the city centre and handy for just about everything Reykjavik has to offer (lots). The rooms are a good size (for city centre) but the oversize leather furniture and table make it appear small and difficult to move around easily.
The bathroom, wet-room and shower are excellent and it has all the extra little things you would expect from a good quality hotel.
Breakfast, included as standard I believe, was also very good but it is the friendliness of the staff that makes this hotel stand out. It would be unfair on the rest to single one out.
One to recommend.
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CenterHotel ThingholtExcellent location, clean, great breakfast!

Vikram P
from

Submitted on 29-06-2016

Thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Iceland and this was out home base. Close to great restaurants! Rent a car and take some nice day trips. Enjoy!
Load up and the great free breakfast. Food is expensive over there. And grab some snacks and drinks from the grocery store. Then full enjoyment at the great restaurants and breweries!

CenterHotel ThingholtGood hotel

Andrew I
from

Submitted on 02-07-2016

Clean rooms with small but clever layouts. The location is also good since it is just around the corner from the shopping area. Make sure to drop by the restaurant since you get 20% off the bill for being a guest, not to mention the food was some of the best we had on the trip thus far. The welcome mimosas were a real delight for jet lagged arrivals!

CenterHotel ThingholtNice stay at great location in Reykjavik

sundstrom
from Short Hills, New Jersey

Submitted on 04-07-2016

My wife and I stayed 3 nights at the CenterHotel Thingholt at the beginning of July. The hotel has a nice clean and modern feel. The lobby is very cool and lots of seating to hang out.
We stayed in a loft suite, which I would recommend if you can afford the little extra.
As other reviews have noted, Reykjavik is a 24 hour city (especially when it doesn't get dark) so you will hear outside noise to some extent all night. There's really no getting around it no matter where you are down town. ...
My wife and I stayed 3 nights at the CenterHotel Thingholt at the beginning of July. The hotel has a nice clean and modern feel. The lobby is very cool and lots of seating to hang out.
We stayed in a loft suite, which I would recommend if you can afford the little extra.
As other reviews have noted, Reykjavik is a 24 hour city (especially when it doesn't get dark) so you will hear outside noise to some extent all night. There's really no getting around it no matter where you are down town.
The location of the hotel is great. Nothing is more than a 10 minute walk from where you are.
Nice buffet breakfast is included everyday which is also nice.
The staff was very nice and gave extra towels and a converter when ours broke.
The only negative, if you could find one, was limited closet space. Two small drawers and maybe enough room to hang 6 or 7 things total. If you are two people and there for more than 4 days, it can be a bit cramped.
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CenterHotel ThingholtBad experience

Phil A
from Brooklyn, New York

Submitted on 05-07-2016

Did not have a good experience at this hotel.
First, we were actually booked at a different hotel from the same chain but had to be moved here due to overbooking. Given that this hotel is a 4-star rather than a 3-star and that the rooms are significantly more expensive we thought this would be OK. Plus the staff was really helpful, got us a free cab ride and use of the spa.
The hotel is nicely designed and the rooms are nice. But despite this, we had a bad experience and cannot give a good rat...
Did not have a good experience at this hotel.
First, we were actually booked at a different hotel from the same chain but had to be moved here due to overbooking. Given that this hotel is a 4-star rather than a 3-star and that the rooms are significantly more expensive we thought this would be OK. Plus the staff was really helpful, got us a free cab ride and use of the spa.
The hotel is nicely designed and the rooms are nice. But despite this, we had a bad experience and cannot give a good rating.
First off, the first room we were given had a cleanliness issue, the staff was great about it and quickly found us a new room. The new room had a bath instead of a shower, but the bath was so ridiculously high that my wife tripped when entering it and really hurt her foot. It was so swollen that this was a big issue for the rest of our 10 day trip. You could say that this was a freak accident, so perhaps you can disregard this.
But worst of all, we were there on a Saturday night and the streets around the hotel are SO LOUD. There are people screaming at the top of their lungs and the walls of our room were vibrating from the bass of a nearby club or bar. This to me was the main reason why I simply cannot recommend this place. Better to be slightly further from the action and to be able to have a good night‚??s sleep when one chooses rather than be forced to not sleep until 4am+‚?¶
I would give a 1 star rating but the staff deserves some credit, thus giving 2 stars.
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CenterHotel ThingholtNice modern hotel in city center

MichelleN0023
from New York City, New York

Submitted on 06-07-2016

Recently stayed here for four nights the beginning of July. We had requested early check in and even though our flight was over 2 hours delayed, we arrive around 11 am and our room was ready. We booked a junior suite because we wanted some extra space and a soaking tub (I traveled with my mother). The room was an okay size though wished for a bit more space given the exorbitant rate. Iceland is expensive though, so can't fault the hotel. I had read reviews about the noise level but refrained fro...
Recently stayed here for four nights the beginning of July. We had requested early check in and even though our flight was over 2 hours delayed, we arrive around 11 am and our room was ready. We booked a junior suite because we wanted some extra space and a soaking tub (I traveled with my mother). The room was an okay size though wished for a bit more space given the exorbitant rate. Iceland is expensive though, so can't fault the hotel. I had read reviews about the noise level but refrained from asking for an interior room, though that's where we ended up. That being said, Friday night was quite noisy though not terrible given I slept with a pillow over my head. The other nights we ran the fan which was in the closet to help provide some white noise to drown out the weekend reverie. The tub was a bit difficult to get in and out of but that's the price you pay for a deep soaking tub. The furnishings themselves were nice and the bed and pillows comfy.
The breakfast buffet was extensive though the lobby and restaurant area were quite dark. I wasn't expecting much from the fitness room which only included two bikes and some free weights. It wouldn't have been that bad had it not been adjacent to the spa and so was uncomfortably warm.
The location of the hotel was absolutely perfect- about a 15 minute walk from the BSI bus station and within walking distance of all Reykjavik sites. There are a lot of great bars and restaurants within the area as well.
All the staff were very friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend the hotel to anyone visiting Reykjavik and will be staying here again if I return!
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CenterHotel ThingholtGreat locations and comfortable hotel

misplacedmidwestern
from Baltimore, Maryland

Submitted on 08-07-2016

Very pleased with our stay at this hotel. While the room was a bit on the small side, it was normal by European standards and the space was very efficiently used. Wonderful breakfast selection. The staff were all exceedingly helpful and friendly and offered all sorts of ideas on what to do in the city. Would certainly stay again

CenterHotel ThingholtGood Location

pepsionice
from Germany

Submitted on 09-07-2016

It is a bit hard to find and you need to be dropped off by a Taxi or shuttle service the first time around. Unique hotel, fine room, very tidy, and four-star breakfast. Eight minutes walking from the old harbor or church. Excellent location. Only negative is that its noisy if you leave the window open and have a room on the main street. Bathroom is five-star and bed was exceptionally comfortable. No parking might be a negative. But overall I would recommend the hotel.

CenterHotel ThingholtGreat location

Andrew P
from

Submitted on 10-07-2016

My wife and I stayed at the hotel for our 25 th wedding anniversary for 2 nights. Great location for walking the Main Street. I don't not suggest you stay Over a Friday or Saturday night as it is very loud from the outside bars with people and music going on till 4 am. I slept with ear plugs. Having said this , the staff are great and the hotel is quite beautiful.

CenterHotel ThingholtOk Place But.... Noisy At Night

coachee1313
from Montvale, New Jersey

Submitted on 10-07-2016

My wife and I just returned from a four night stay. Just an OK place with pretty nice rooms. The rooms are boiling hot since they have only one window. They could use black out shades to help with the heat. It is incredibly noisy there since the hotel is one block of the main street. The kids are out making a racket until 5AM. What is worst is that there is a disco across and the music thumps until 4AM. The staff is wonderful and they explained that the have called the police a million times but...
My wife and I just returned from a four night stay. Just an OK place with pretty nice rooms. The rooms are boiling hot since they have only one window. They could use black out shades to help with the heat. It is incredibly noisy there since the hotel is one block of the main street. The kids are out making a racket until 5AM. What is worst is that there is a disco across and the music thumps until 4AM. The staff is wonderful and they explained that the have called the police a million times but they do nothing. A shout out to Hrund and Andrea who made the stay as best a possible. They are true professionals.
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CenterHotel ThingholtExcellent value

hfinArl
from Arlington, Virginia

Submitted on 12-07-2016

Room was clean and soothing. A little noisy given that it was warm enough to need the window open for air. Great location. Fabulous breakfasts. Dinner in the restaurant was delicious. Enjoyed being greeted with mimosas at checkin. Staff was very helpful.

CenterHotel ThingholtGreat boutique hotel

James P
from Atlanta, Georgia

Submitted on 12-07-2016

We stayed at this Hotel July 1st to July 8th 2016. The staff was very helpful, accommodating and extremely friendly. When we arrived our rooms are not ready and so they offered us coffees from the restaurant which was a great bonus since we flew all night. We stayed in room 206 it was very clean have plenty of room for two people and was very quiet. The breakfast every morning was fantastic as well as cocktail hour and dinner. I would recommend paying the 25.00 euros to use the large hot tub and...
We stayed at this Hotel July 1st to July 8th 2016. The staff was very helpful, accommodating and extremely friendly. When we arrived our rooms are not ready and so they offered us coffees from the restaurant which was a great bonus since we flew all night. We stayed in room 206 it was very clean have plenty of room for two people and was very quiet. The breakfast every morning was fantastic as well as cocktail hour and dinner. I would recommend paying the 25.00 euros to use the large hot tub and changing facilities especially after a long day of touring and walking. It was great on the muscles. The hotel has a fantastic location for shopping restaurants coffee shops and bars. The city is very quaint with lots of little side streets with wonderful places to explore. The only negative thing I would say is that the hotel is advertised as each room having air conditioning and it does not. You will have to open the windows when visiting and summer and run your fan that they provide you. Make sure that if you are visiting this hotel on the weekend to ask for a room on the back side if not you will be awake till 4 or 5 o'clock in the morning as there is a bar across the street that parties all night long. The old saying party like an Icelander is true. they party hard. We went to five incredible restaurants in the city. Kol, fish market, fish house, pizza with no name and the fish and chip house by the marina. If visiting in July and August you will not need a heavy coat.
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CenterHotel ThingholtYou will not sleep with the noise!

cooper101112
from Reykjavik, Iceland

Submitted on 15-07-2016

The hotel is located a block from the main shopping/bar street, which is a great location. However, starting at 2200 hours, the music from a local bar will keep you awake! Even with the window closed (so hot in the hotel room) AND ear plugs, it was too loud to sleep! We were staying on the first floor on the street side and plan on moving to an inner room tonight. My husband and I were so disappointed at the music didn't stop until 0100 hours and after the front staff called local police. The mu...
The hotel is located a block from the main shopping/bar street, which is a great location. However, starting at 2200 hours, the music from a local bar will keep you awake! Even with the window closed (so hot in the hotel room) AND ear plugs, it was too loud to sleep! We were staying on the first floor on the street side and plan on moving to an inner room tonight. My husband and I were so disappointed at the music didn't stop until 0100 hours and after the front staff called local police. The music usually plans only on weekends but our first night was a Thursday so take note. I hope our new room tonight is better but I wouldn't recommend this hotel until you want to risk not sleeping..ū???
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CenterHotel ThingholtNice Hotel, but NOISY at night. Great for Vampires.

Bustedaltitude
from

Submitted on 16-07-2016

This hotel is in a great, vibrant part of town. The staff is friendly and the building is nice. Breakfast is included and there is bar service in the lounge with spotty service (you will need to find the bartender for a drink). There's free wifi, and while they advertise parking, you will need to park on the street and buy parking from the meter. The rooms are clean with decent amenities and the showers have excellent water pressure. The lobby is quiet, modern and comfortable. The rooms have dar...
This hotel is in a great, vibrant part of town. The staff is friendly and the building is nice. Breakfast is included and there is bar service in the lounge with spotty service (you will need to find the bartender for a drink). There's free wifi, and while they advertise parking, you will need to park on the street and buy parking from the meter. The rooms are clean with decent amenities and the showers have excellent water pressure. The lobby is quiet, modern and comfortable. The rooms have dark shades for summertime when the sun never sets, but you will probably need a sleep mask, too.
Here's the CONSIDERABLE downside: The bar across the street RAGES until 0200 on weeknights and 0430 on weekends.The crowd does not disperse for another hour. CLOSED WINDOWS AND EARPLUGS do not help! The departing revelers use the street in front of the hotel as their personal urinal and the area is littered with bottles and cups once they've left. It is so loud and oppressive, but at least the music changes: On Wednesday, we were treated to Karaoke, Thursday: Classic Rock (Roxanne was a little pitchy, though) and Friday was a House Music / DJ party. My god, we feel bad for the Hotel Proprietors, because this is not their fault. According to the front desk, they have called the police many times and can get no relief for their guests. I hope they get this sorted out, since this place is virtually unusable otherwise. Bummer. We had two rooms on the 3rd floor that faced different directions, and the noise was awful in both.
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CenterHotel ThingholtCompact yet effective...

suneelupadhye
from Burlington, Ontario, Canada

Submitted on 17-07-2016

Nice hotel in center of town. Close walk to major shopping and tourist sites. Great restaurants nearby. Round the corner from WhatsOn tourist office who were helpful to book all activities. Great morning buffet. Courteous staff :-) Rooms small but clean, well stocked. Don‚??t forget to bring power converters if travelling from Canada/USA!!

CenterHotel ThingholtGreat Location

gitsmom1
from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Submitted on 17-07-2016

Really super location. You can walk to most everything.
Staff: excellent
Rooms: modern and comfortable. No a/c; however, the fan they supply does the trick. Helps to squelch the noise at night. We had an "inside" room, and, we could still hear the screaming and carrying on. It's really important that you don't get a room adjacent to that bar where they carry on long into the night. We were there in July so it was light all night. It's hard to go to think about going to sleep at normal h...
Really super location. You can walk to most everything.
Staff: excellent
Rooms: modern and comfortable. No a/c; however, the fan they supply does the trick. Helps to squelch the noise at night. We had an "inside" room, and, we could still hear the screaming and carrying on. It's really important that you don't get a room adjacent to that bar where they carry on long into the night. We were there in July so it was light all night. It's hard to go to think about going to sleep at normal hours; therefore, walking around town will tire you out and hopefully, you'll fall asleep quickly. There is a black-out drape. The WIFI worked well in our room.
Bathrooms: Top-drawer
Breakfast Buffet is quite good. Got a little boring after 6 days of the same thing, but there was alot of quality on that table. Loved the waffle-maker, smoked salmon and the cold-cuts. Mini-croissants were fresh and the Icelandic bread is very tasty.
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CenterHotel ThingholtGreat Stay!

Riley0927
from Penn Yan, New York

Submitted on 18-07-2016

We received a warm welcome from the front desk clerk when we arrived very late at night. The hotel was really clean and comfy. The location was great! It is near many things within walking distance. We had to leave early each morning and the front desk staff were really kind and helpful preparing coffee and croissants for us to take along with us.

CenterHotel ThingholtGreat Hotel in a Great Location

cpont
from Tampa, Florida

Submitted on 19-07-2016

I would call this a small boutique hotel. CenterHotel has several hotels in Reykjavik, but this was the one on Thingholt street. We, of course, arrived at this hotel prior to our room being available, but were offered a complimentary breakfast even though we were not technically their guests yet. Our room was ready after visiting some sights around the city. The room was very comfortable in the clean lines of Scandinavian design. The bathroom had a nice large shower and the vanity with sink...
I would call this a small boutique hotel. CenterHotel has several hotels in Reykjavik, but this was the one on Thingholt street. We, of course, arrived at this hotel prior to our room being available, but were offered a complimentary breakfast even though we were not technically their guests yet. Our room was ready after visiting some sights around the city. The room was very comfortable in the clean lines of Scandinavian design. The bathroom had a nice large shower and the vanity with sink had plenty of room for two women to lay out their toiletries. It took us a bit to realize the only way to get cool air into the room was to open the window. This was fine except on the second night there was a celebration outside, so we closed the window for a while. The windows had room darkening curtains for which we were thankful because of the 22 hours of daylight in July. We ate breakfast in the hotel restaurant and one dinner. The food was very good and the service was top notch. All of the hotel staff were very welcoming. The hotel is right off the main tourist shopping street and just a few blocks from the waterfront area. Everything in Reykjavik is expensive by US standards, and this was no exception, but overall, it was a great place to stay!
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CenterHotel ThingholtThe reason I say average is due to the noise issues

treytrey24
from ny

Submitted on 19-07-2016

While the hotel was nice and it was very conveniently located and the staff was extremely helpful, we were unable to sleep the two nights that we stayed due to the very loud noise in the street from people smashing bottles, yelling and also the bass noise from the nightclub around the corner. Since..Thingholt has numerous other hotels in Reykjavik you may want to stay at one of their other ones off the beaten path in the city as to not have the noise issue. keep in mind the front desk does su...
While the hotel was nice and it was very conveniently located and the staff was extremely helpful, we were unable to sleep the two nights that we stayed due to the very loud noise in the street from people smashing bottles, yelling and also the bass noise from the nightclub around the corner. Since..Thingholt has numerous other hotels in Reykjavik you may want to stay at one of their other ones off the beaten path in the city as to not have the noise issue. keep in mind the front desk does supply their guests with ear plugs.
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CenterHotel Thingholtvacation in reykjavik

John B
from Woodridge, Ill., United States

Submitted on 20-07-2016

The hotel doesn't look like much from the outside but it is outstanding. The room was spacious, comfortable, and very clean. The breakfast buffet was very delicious. The location was superb. Right in the midst of the city. Within easy walking distance to many museums, restaurants and other attractions. The people in the hotel were very friendly and helpful. We stayed 7 nights and had no complaints.

CenterHotel ThingholtIn the heart of the city

sailorgirl123
from Westchester County, New York

Submitted on 21-07-2016

CenterHotel Thingholt is edgy and moderne, and a step away from retail, food and sites in Reykjavik, Iceland. Its front door is deceivingly average, but one step inside the high tech doors glide open to reveal a modern lobby-European clean lines, leather lounge furniture, edgy lighting and gracious attention to detail. We were greeting with Mimosas as we checked in. Our reservation was ready and upgraded, and the desk reception offered assistance with any needs. Luggage was wisked into the eleva...
CenterHotel Thingholt is edgy and moderne, and a step away from retail, food and sites in Reykjavik, Iceland. Its front door is deceivingly average, but one step inside the high tech doors glide open to reveal a modern lobby-European clean lines, leather lounge furniture, edgy lighting and gracious attention to detail. We were greeting with Mimosas as we checked in. Our reservation was ready and upgraded, and the desk reception offered assistance with any needs. Luggage was wisked into the elevator, wi-fi password delivered, and our room exactly as pictured. The bed was donned with high quality linens and was quite comfortable. We had a large sectional couch, big screen tv, safe, mini fridge already stocked, plenty of modern bath space and high tech lighting options. The breakfast was abundant and fresh-local Icelandic fish specialties,skyr yogurt, and all the standard American breakfast foods as well.
Add the fact that CenterHotel Thingholt is one step to and restaurants, and you will be delighted with this choice. Thingholt is a street perpendicular to the bottom of the main shopping road. Part of that road is blocked to vehicluar traffic, and shops are open to late at night. You can walk to the top of the road and arrive at a church whose setting affords sweeping views of the city. Tour vans and taxis can drive right up to the door of this hotel. This is a perfectly situated hotel, in the heart of the city, clean, modern, accessible. Make this hotel your choice and you will be very happy.
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CenterHotel ThingholtI'd like to rate it higher, but...

Melvillean
from Massachusetts

Submitted on 21-07-2016

First, let me say that the staff at this hotel is outstanding. They clearly would do anything they could to make your stay the best it can be. However, there are some issues they just can't overcome with great staff.
The plusses:
--Location: It's an easy walk to most city center activities.
--Breakfast: A first-rate buffet is included.
--Lobby: Plenty of comfortable seating for relaxing.
The minuses:
--Noise: If you open your room windows, you will hear street noise at ALL hours.
--Temps: Ther...
First, let me say that the staff at this hotel is outstanding. They clearly would do anything they could to make your stay the best it can be. However, there are some issues they just can't overcome with great staff.
The plusses:
--Location: It's an easy walk to most city center activities.
--Breakfast: A first-rate buffet is included.
--Lobby: Plenty of comfortable seating for relaxing.
The minuses:
--Noise: If you open your room windows, you will hear street noise at ALL hours.
--Temps: There's no way to cool the rooms without opening windows.
--Rooms: Are very small for the price.
Based on our experience (one week at this hotel), I'd recommended finding a hotel at least a couple blocks off any of the main walking streets in Reykjavik. This location at the intersection of Langavegur and Thingholt offered us a front-row seat to young, drunk American men screaming in the streets to at least 4 a.m. on several nights. We had to use earplugs to drown them out.
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CenterHotel ThingholtIceland Holiday

Judy F
from Miami, Florida

Submitted on 22-07-2016

The lobby in this hotel is very inviting.. The people especially Andrea at the front desk, go out of their way to be helpful, friendly and pleasant. Andrea went out of her way to make our stay special. The location of the hotel is the best. We were right in the heart of the city and walking distance to the Old port, shopping, and restaurants. That being said, Friday and Saturday nights are very noisy on the street and can be heard in the rooms until early in the morning. The rooms could use alit...
The lobby in this hotel is very inviting.. The people especially Andrea at the front desk, go out of their way to be helpful, friendly and pleasant. Andrea went out of her way to make our stay special. The location of the hotel is the best. We were right in the heart of the city and walking distance to the Old port, shopping, and restaurants. That being said, Friday and Saturday nights are very noisy on the street and can be heard in the rooms until early in the morning. The rooms could use alittle bit of freshing up. They are clean but could use some updates. We had a mini suite so had plenty of room to move around. There is no parking so need to find parking on the street which was generally no problem. The breakfast buffet was good and we had dinner one night, which was excellent. All in all, we enjoyed our stay here and would definately recommend this hotel.
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CenterHotel ThingholtGreat Location, Great Breakfast

taub47
from Boston, Massachusetts

Submitted on 23-07-2016

Hard to find much wrong with this hotel. We loved the location, central to downtown Reykjavik, a short walk to shopping, restaurants, and the waterfront. Tour buses were more than happy to pick us up here and drop us off.
The hotel has a very nice lobby and a very friendly staff. The rooms were modest sized, clean, and simple. The bed was comfortable, and the bathroom/shower was large. Would have liked an A/C unit, as it got warm some nights, but opening the window was one way to solve that pro...
Hard to find much wrong with this hotel. We loved the location, central to downtown Reykjavik, a short walk to shopping, restaurants, and the waterfront. Tour buses were more than happy to pick us up here and drop us off.
The hotel has a very nice lobby and a very friendly staff. The rooms were modest sized, clean, and simple. The bed was comfortable, and the bathroom/shower was large. Would have liked an A/C unit, as it got warm some nights, but opening the window was one way to solve that problem. Free wifi, closet, minibar.
The breakfast was another one of the highlights. Very nice breakfast, lots of options, available every morning, and the price was included with the room. The last day, we had to leave for the airport before breakfast officially opened, but they allowed us to sit and dine anyhow. Pretty classy place, reasonably priced; I would stay there again.
Mixed drinks were prohibitively expensive, but that's fairly common in the whole city.
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CenterHotel ThingholtIceland

Karen B
from Clio, Michigan

Submitted on 25-07-2016

We stayed 8 days. The room was very clean. Breakfast was good with a wide selection of things to eat. Staff very friendly and helpful. Hotel within walking distance of downtown and surrounding shops. There was a mini fridge . Nice black out curtains.

CenterHotel ThingholtLocation location location

boylans2015
from Monaghan, Ireland

Submitted on 25-07-2016

If you are looking for a base from which to explore this fab city, then this is your spot.
This hotel puts the "b" in Boutique. First impressions, as advised , are indeed off putting but when you enter the door, be prepared . The hotel is chic clean cheerful and central.
Rooms are indeed small but are modern and have everything you could possibly need. There is a spa and gym which are fabulous. I did not use them but visited to check them out. As for the breakfast , well it had it all , hot ,co...
If you are looking for a base from which to explore this fab city, then this is your spot.
This hotel puts the "b" in Boutique. First impressions, as advised , are indeed off putting but when you enter the door, be prepared . The hotel is chic clean cheerful and central.
Rooms are indeed small but are modern and have everything you could possibly need. There is a spa and gym which are fabulous. I did not use them but visited to check them out. As for the breakfast , well it had it all , hot ,cold ,buffet ,waffles and even cod fish oil which I understand you usually take like a shot! Excellent restaurant and bar facilities. Staff were excellent also. Located just off the Main Street meant easy access to all attractions, and surrounded by numerous fantastic restaurants . Night life is also close by so if you are spending Friday or Saturday in the hotel be prepared for a bit of lively music, which to be honest was a bit of crack. Partying goes on to 4am so factor this in if staying here. I'd most definitely stay here again and again
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CenterHotel ThingholtPerfect location!

kate_e1974
from Chicago, Illinois

Submitted on 28-07-2016

Within walking distance of anything we wanted to do or see. Shopping, bars, restaurants, history, boats for tours, and so forth. While parking appears intimidating in Reykjavik, we never had difficulty finding a spot right out front of the hotel. I want to especially thank Margaret at the front desk who helped us when we got in and were feeling stressed and confused. She then helped when we had issues with a missing fan in our room.
The breakfast is good. Your basic Icelandic breakfast buffet ...
Within walking distance of anything we wanted to do or see. Shopping, bars, restaurants, history, boats for tours, and so forth. While parking appears intimidating in Reykjavik, we never had difficulty finding a spot right out front of the hotel. I want to especially thank Margaret at the front desk who helped us when we got in and were feeling stressed and confused. She then helped when we had issues with a missing fan in our room.
The breakfast is good. Your basic Icelandic breakfast buffet - eggs, sausage, bacon, potatoes, toast, make your own waffles, fruit, meat and cheese, granola, croissants, etc.
We were on the first floor facing Thingholtstrati and never had any issues with noise. Yes, the bars are let out at 1am on weekdays and Icelanders are going hard all night until 6am on weekends, but it was not a problem.
The only couple of issues we had were that the bed was rather hard and therefore not made for cozy sleep. Margaret got us extra pillows and that helped some. Then there was the heat. It was so incredibly hot that it was sleep-prohobitive. Every room is supposed to have a plug in fan in it. Ours was missing but we didn't know that until after our first sleepless night when I went to ask Margaret about the heat. It is central heat and, of course, there is no air conditioning, plus the windows only open about 3 inches. Margaret bent over backward to find us a fan (out took two tries as the first only wanted to give more heat), however, the fans they have are so small it wasn't very impactfull.
I highly recommend this hotel, just ask for a second fan of you're warm (that didn't occur to me until after we were gone).
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CenterHotel ThingholtNice cosy hotel

Scubacooker
from Cleveland, Ohio

Submitted on 29-07-2016

We spent our second night in Rejykavik here and were quite pleased. The rooms are a nice size and if you get there early parking is availabke on the street near the hotel. The reception staff were helpful and quite nice. Elevators are availabke for all levels.

We are about to end an incredibly lovely 5 night stay at this very chic boutique hotel. It's extremely clean, the beds are comfortable with fluffy, white quilts and pillows, the showers are great. My 18 year old son said, "this breakfast is awesome" and the staff could NOT be more helpful, friendly and accommodating. The locations is impossible to beat. Walking distance to so much, but with that location comes street noise. If your stay is over a weekend night, ask for a room that does NOT face ...
We are about to end an incredibly lovely 5 night stay at this very chic boutique hotel. It's extremely clean, the beds are comfortable with fluffy, white quilts and pillows, the showers are great. My 18 year old son said, "this breakfast is awesome" and the staff could NOT be more helpful, friendly and accommodating. The locations is impossible to beat. Walking distance to so much, but with that location comes street noise. If your stay is over a weekend night, ask for a room that does NOT face the street. My husband and did not have nearly the noise that our kids, whose room faced the street. Highly recommend this lovely little spot.
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CenterHotel ThingholtGreat location

Jennifer P
from Toronto, Canada

Submitted on 30-07-2016

Center hotel as the name states is right in the center of reykjav√≠k. Staff at the hotel were great. Very friendly and extremely helpful. Our room was located on the first floor. Good size room and great bathroom. Only negative feedback would be the music from the club next door. Played loud music till around 2am. Wouldn't really have minded it if it was on the weekend, but this was on a Thursday.

CenterHotel ThingholtWAY too loud on a Saturday night

BMcCormick
from Virginia Beach

Submitted on 02-08-2016

Our experience at the Centerhotel Thingholt was not as pleasant as it should have been. After a week traversing Iceland and having many adventures in the west and north, our last night was on a Saturday, and we were looking forward to some needed slumber before departing the following day. I booked a room at CT because the reviews were generally positive and the price was comparable to similar properties downtown. In all honesty, I knew about the noise beforehand. I was prepared to deal with...
Our experience at the Centerhotel Thingholt was not as pleasant as it should have been. After a week traversing Iceland and having many adventures in the west and north, our last night was on a Saturday, and we were looking forward to some needed slumber before departing the following day. I booked a room at CT because the reviews were generally positive and the price was comparable to similar properties downtown. In all honesty, I knew about the noise beforehand. I was prepared to deal with it, or so I thought‚?¶
We arrived at the hotel on Saturday afternoon and drop-off was easy. Our friends, who were depositing us in Reyjavik after driving us around all week in their rental car, easily found street parking near the hotel because at the nearby cross-street there is actually a barrier one block up designating the adjacent cross-street as pedestrian only. In other words, there is a block that is open to cars that is otherwise not used at all because the next street up is closed to cars. Anyway, it was easy to arrive and unpack, and the location was excellent. Upon checking in, I asked for a room in the back of the hotel facing away from the street, which I had learned about after investigating the noise issue online. The nice manager at the front desk seemed a little wide-eyed and nervous when I asked, as though he knew I had already learned of the noise issues. He tried to find me a room, but alas, there was only a junior suite available for a 7300 Krona upgrade (approx. 60 Euro). He was able to put us on the third floor, though. I understood his position and declined the upgrade, auguring that I could ignore the noise from the third floor if necessary. Boy, was I wrong‚?¶
The room was small and unusually crowded with oddly-placed furniture. There were giant, black leather pillows on the bed which threw me off- whoever thought that was an interesting aesthetic must have been tripping acid. From a utilitarian perspective, they serve no purpose- you can‚??t sink into a giant leather pillow and not sweat all over it. That‚??s a sanitary issue, and I don‚??t think it‚??s easy to sanitize leather properly every day without the leather degrading. At the end of the bed were two tall, long, narrow, black tables. They towered awkwardly over the end of the bed. Being 6‚??4‚??, I was nervous that anything I placed on it would be kicked off as I slept. The cowhide rug was a neat touch, but again, I question how often the rug is professionally cleaned. Bathroom was immaculate.
After a pleasant walk through the city and dinner, we came back to the room and went to bed around 11pm. At first, you could hear an occasional voice outside and some distant bass music, which I knew was part of the experience. By the third hour, the bass was steadily thumping. It's as if they turned up the volume every hour. I felt like I had been transported back to my freshman college dormitory. Being on the third floor, the noisy patrons outside were somewhat muted, but that bass was unstoppable. I sauntered downstairs and asked for earplugs. The same front desk manager gladly provided me with two packs, for which I was grateful, and he said, ‚??There‚??s a process we have to get them to reduce the noise- I will initiate it now,‚?? or something to that effect (it was 2:30am). Returning to bed, the earplugs went in and dampened the noise a bit, but that thumping bass kept pervading my eardrums for at least another hour before I drifted off to sleep.
Look, I had done the research and I knew what to expect. It‚??s my own fault I didn‚??t take the upgrade. But my main concern is that the Centerhotel chain needs to deal with this issue. I have no idea how noise ordinances work in urban Reykjavik but I assume that there is little recourse for lodgings who demand their neighbors quiet down. As long as that club is open downstairs and three doors down, Centerhotel Thingholt will suffer poor reviews. That‚??s the issue they have to deal with. Charging $275 a night to unsuspecting travelers who face a downstairs house music party with no remedy other than a $75 upgrade? Perhaps there‚??s a better solution.
On a positive note, the breakfast was one of the best I‚??ve had in Europe. Delicious variety of sausage, eggs, skinka (ham), fruit, baked goods, waffle station, juices, skyr, etc. The front desk was exceptionally kind, accommodating and efficient. The lobby was beautiful and the room was very clean. If it weren‚??t for the noise issues, this would have been a comfortable stay. Perhaps it‚??s only a Saturday night problem.
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CenterHotel ThingholtHoliday with friends

ChathamDez
from Chatham, United Kingdom

Submitted on 04-08-2016

We picked this hotel from a brochure as it was in the centre of Reykjavik and we were not dissapointed. Really lovely hotel, warm and comfortable, friendly and helpful staff and the service was excellent. Would definitely recommend this hotel for anyone wanting a modern but cosy hotel

CenterHotel ThingholtGreat Choice for City Center Hotel

amygva
from Keller, Texas

Submitted on 10-08-2016

My friend and I booked this hotel for our last night in Iceland and couldn't have been happier. We had just completed a 7-day horse trip and perhaps were too tired to notice the noise that has been mentioned in some of the reviews! The hotel staff was friendly and extremely helpful with arranging airport transfers, etc. The rooms were spotless and more modern than some of our other accommodations. The best part for us was the buffet breakfast! We were scheduled to leave for the airport befo...
My friend and I booked this hotel for our last night in Iceland and couldn't have been happier. We had just completed a 7-day horse trip and perhaps were too tired to notice the noise that has been mentioned in some of the reviews! The hotel staff was friendly and extremely helpful with arranging airport transfers, etc. The rooms were spotless and more modern than some of our other accommodations. The best part for us was the buffet breakfast! We were scheduled to leave for the airport before the official serving time but were allowed to serve ourselves early. Fresh juices, scrambled eggs and bacon, waffles, a spread of fresh breads, croissants, and great coffee and tea. After 9 days of more spartan breakfasts, this was a real treat! Given all of this and the excellent location, this hotel is a great choice for the price.
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CenterHotel ThingholtGreat location and friendly staff

mtd571
from Evanston, Illinois

Submitted on 12-08-2016

Location was terrific. Walk to everything worth seeing and restaurants in Reykjavic. Some noise at night form local bar... even though was on next block.Staff was super nice. Some rooms are small so check before you settle in.
Great breakfasts.

The rooms are relatively small. Rooms in the 4th floor has also the slop of the roof make these rooms not comfortable. Rooms are modern and clean.
Breakfast is rick. The location of the hotel is perfect ‚?? in a small street divert from the main shopping/restaurants/bars street
The morning staff at the reception (mainly two young girls) are not professional and not helpful.

CenterHotel ThingholtAmazing Food & Great Location

Simon Y
from

Submitted on 15-08-2016

We had planned to stay in the Radisson for this trip but stumbled across this place at the time of booking, and I'm glad we did.
The location is perfect, close the Bars, Restaurants, Bus pick up points and Activity booking centre's.
Staff are super friendly, but the real Jewel in the crown for this place was the evening meals, limited menu, but amazing standard and taste.
Would stay here again, would definitely dine here again.

CenterHotel ThingholtVery nice hotel in the center

chris31970
from Bolzano, Italy

Submitted on 16-08-2016

The staff is really friendly, the rooms are not too big but ok for 2 nights. The breakfast was great. I could recommend this hotel. We had quiet rooms but I think those rooms facing the bar on the backside might be very noisy.

CenterHotel ThingholtTrendy but totally no functional

6rondog63
from Rye Brook, New York

Submitted on 25-08-2016

VERY VERY small rooms and totally not functional. VERY noisy, right next to a major bar/club with noise all night. Best for people that do not want to sleep at night and have no luggage. Breakfast is nice but so dark that you need to bring your phone to use the flashlight to see the food. There are many other better choices in town.

CenterHotel ThingholtLocation, location, location!

love4Europe
from NY

Submitted on 27-08-2016

Perfect location to all major sites - a few min walking everywhere!
Good breakfast
Friendly staff
Junior suite room was a nice size
Decor is interesting, modern, very islandic
Try to get a room that overlooks the front of the hotel, there is a popular night bar in the back and might be very noisy

CenterHotel ThingholtI will go back

laurarU7323UC
from Milan, Italy

Submitted on 28-08-2016

The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. The rooms are a little small but good. The bar is excellent with very good cocktails. The location is very central. We will definitely go back and already did on this trip.

CenterHotel ThingholtGreat staff!

Cherry0319
from New York City, New York

Submitted on 29-08-2016

Everyone we interacted with at Centerhotel Thingholt was very friendly, but the true standout was Harry, the nighttime front desk person. Harry was unfailingly cheerful and helpful, even at 2am Reykjavik time.
The hotel is well located (very close to the main bar area) and well furnished, but the staff really made it special. Terrific!

CenterHotel ThingholtCity center hotel

Dyan P
from Palos Verdes Estates, California

Submitted on 07-09-2016

This is a boutique hotel right in the center of the action in downtown Reykjavik. You can walk to the top 30 restaurants within 5 to 10 minutes, shopping,pubs, and museums...a very convenient location. Our room was spacious and comfortable and an extensive buffet breakfast was included.One of the best aspects was the most helpful front desk staff that I have interacted with in a long time. Everyone of them was more than kind and accommodating making reservations, helping with directions, offerin...
This is a boutique hotel right in the center of the action in downtown Reykjavik. You can walk to the top 30 restaurants within 5 to 10 minutes, shopping,pubs, and museums...a very convenient location. Our room was spacious and comfortable and an extensive buffet breakfast was included.One of the best aspects was the most helpful front desk staff that I have interacted with in a long time. Everyone of them was more than kind and accommodating making reservations, helping with directions, offering suggestions, and following through on every request. They really, really helped make our stay smooth and enjoyable.
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CenterHotel ThingholtPerfect Location, Clean Rooms

Mexican79
from Frankfurt am Main, Deutschland

Submitted on 09-09-2016

The hotel is right at the heart of the city with all sights in proximity. The reception staff is very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the breakfast at the hotel. Given the breakfast hall is windowless it can be quite dark and a little damp there. The room we had was big enough but not spectacularly large but defineteley enough for a few days (stating this to the criticism read on the page here, we had a deluxe room and I am 6"8). Once you get used tho the prices in Iceland you will definetely e...
The hotel is right at the heart of the city with all sights in proximity. The reception staff is very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the breakfast at the hotel. Given the breakfast hall is windowless it can be quite dark and a little damp there. The room we had was big enough but not spectacularly large but defineteley enough for a few days (stating this to the criticism read on the page here, we had a deluxe room and I am 6"8). Once you get used tho the prices in Iceland you will definetely enjoy your stay. We would return to that hotel for sure!
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CenterHotel ThingholtAugust 18-21 weekend -- perfect spot

gradyster
from Falls Church

Submitted on 09-09-2016

I came for a weekend and to run a half-marathon. It's a central hotel, one block from race start and finish, and close to restaurants and all downtown areas. Smallish, stylish rooms. Nice breakfast bar, friendly staff, the bartender Roberto remembered our drink orders from the first night and was ready for our "usual" when we walked in a second night. I don't know what you do when you have a car, as to parking. I might get a car if I visit Iceland again for more than a couple of days becaus...
I came for a weekend and to run a half-marathon. It's a central hotel, one block from race start and finish, and close to restaurants and all downtown areas. Smallish, stylish rooms. Nice breakfast bar, friendly staff, the bartender Roberto remembered our drink orders from the first night and was ready for our "usual" when we walked in a second night. I don't know what you do when you have a car, as to parking. I might get a car if I visit Iceland again for more than a couple of days because there's a lot to see in the country, and taxis and tours are expensive. Because redeye flights get in early from the east coast, I arranged for a tour guide for a morning tour until early afternoon when we could check in. There was some street noise late at night, pretty minimal once I figured how to close the window. Reykjavik is like a 35 mile, $100 cab to the airport, so a rental car might make sense from a cost perspective. An absolutely terrific half-marathon course and perfect running weather as well.
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CenterHotel ThingholtStaff here is incredible...

Doug L
from

Submitted on 10-09-2016

We landed very early in the morning and couldn't check-in yet, but Andrea allowed us to use the spa area to wash up & shower. She then proceeded to give us great recommendations for places to visit on our walking tour, along with some restaurant recommendations, and most importantly, good coffee! Ice was delivered within 5 minutes with a smile & jovial personality. Our trip so far has begun brilliantly thanks to Andrea & the other team members. Thanks so much!

CenterHotel ThingholtGreat staff but OK hotel

Lorraine D
from East Kilbride, United Kingdom

Submitted on 10-09-2016

This hotel is located just off the main road so please be aware that there is lots of noise from a nearby club beyond 4am at the weekend. We had to change rooms because of plumbing noises within the room (on top of the volume from the club!) and discovered that not all of the rooms are exposed to the music from the club as the noise was very low in the room we moved into. If you are a light sleeper, you might want to ask at reception if you can be placed in a room that is further away from the c...
This hotel is located just off the main road so please be aware that there is lots of noise from a nearby club beyond 4am at the weekend. We had to change rooms because of plumbing noises within the room (on top of the volume from the club!) and discovered that not all of the rooms are exposed to the music from the club as the noise was very low in the room we moved into. If you are a light sleeper, you might want to ask at reception if you can be placed in a room that is further away from the club.
Another point to note is that all of the bathroom walls are constructed of frosted glass so sounds will carry through to the main room!
The staff were superb - helpful, cheerful and friendly at all times. The breakfast included in the price is also pretty good, with a wide selection of cold items plus a number of hot foods such as scrambled egg, bacon and sausages.
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CenterHotel ThingholtFlying family visit to Reykjavik

Alison F
from London, England, United Kingdom

Submitted on 11-09-2016

We (family of four - two adults and two "kids" - 19 and 14) stayed at the Centerhotel Thingolt for a couple of nights in August.
The hotel is not the most attractive externally, but is very stylish on the inside and is in a great central location.
We had two rooms and both were nicely decorated, modern and comfortable. We were put together on the same floor close by, but not next door to each other, but that wasn't an issue.
Being in the centre you will find that the local area is buzzing at n...
We (family of four - two adults and two "kids" - 19 and 14) stayed at the Centerhotel Thingolt for a couple of nights in August.
The hotel is not the most attractive externally, but is very stylish on the inside and is in a great central location.
We had two rooms and both were nicely decorated, modern and comfortable. We were put together on the same floor close by, but not next door to each other, but that wasn't an issue.
Being in the centre you will find that the local area is buzzing at night, so we did experience a little "party" noise after midnight, but it wasn't too much of a problem.
The hotel restaurant was very good - food was delicious and the staff attentive and friendly. Alcohol is very expensive - but the hotel has a happy hour and we ate within that time slot and so benefited from a bit of a discount on wine and beer.
Breakfast was very busy - we had to sit at a bit of a makeshift table as there were so many people preparing to go out for expeditions and not enough tables of four available for us. But the food was very good and made up for us sitting at a bench table on stools!
The location was perfect - everything's within walking distance - plenty of restaurants to choose from and lots of local street art to see.
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CenterHotel ThingholtGreat staff and location - tiny room

MarkfromtheIsland
from Victoria

Submitted on 11-09-2016

This was our last night in Iceland and the hotel was a welcome sight. It's very centrally located - you walk out the door right into the heart of things. The staff were very friendly and accommodating - definitely the nicest staff we encountered in Iceland. If you're bringing a car with you then this may not be the best spot for you as parking is limited. We arrived on a Sunday when parking was free and left Monday morning. We were fortunate enough to find street parking nearby but that was...
This was our last night in Iceland and the hotel was a welcome sight. It's very centrally located - you walk out the door right into the heart of things. The staff were very friendly and accommodating - definitely the nicest staff we encountered in Iceland. If you're bringing a car with you then this may not be the best spot for you as parking is limited. We arrived on a Sunday when parking was free and left Monday morning. We were fortunate enough to find street parking nearby but that was definitely more luck than good planning.
The room was also very stylish but it was so jammed full that it was tough to navigate - it was like being on an episode of 'Hoarders'. Getting up at night to go to the bathroom was like navigating a minefield.
The bed was comfy, the linens nice, the shower good. If it were large enough to actually move around I'd have given it a 4 or 5.
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CenterHotel ThingholtAmazing location, wonderful staff, cool place

Tjhom W
from

Submitted on 15-09-2016

My sister and I stayed here for our 2 nights in Iceland. I was hesitant at first due to the price but really everything in Iceland is expensive. While we were here we upgrade our room to deluxe and payed for an extended late check out. Both of these purchases were totally worth it.
The hotel is glamourous and cool, awesome music playing at all times in the spacious comfortable lobby.
Buffet breakfast was really really good and i recommend you eat as much as you can considering how expensive ever...
My sister and I stayed here for our 2 nights in Iceland. I was hesitant at first due to the price but really everything in Iceland is expensive. While we were here we upgrade our room to deluxe and payed for an extended late check out. Both of these purchases were totally worth it.
The hotel is glamourous and cool, awesome music playing at all times in the spacious comfortable lobby.
Buffet breakfast was really really good and i recommend you eat as much as you can considering how expensive everything is in Iceland.
We used the spa facilities which was a cool bonus as well.
My only criticism, will no doubt be rectified in the future - our bathroom did not have a fan, so smells tended to linger unless we used air freshener. Also, the tv in the room, although huge, wasn't able to sync with my mobile device - something it is capable of doing. Again, these are small issues.
I would definitely recommend this place to people treating themselves to Iceland!!!
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CenterHotel ThingholtLocation, location

Janice B
from Reykjavik, Iceland

Submitted on 17-09-2016

Enjoyable stay in a happening spot. This hotel is located steps away from the main tourist area in old Reyjavik, a short walk to the harbour . Most museums/attractions are within walking distance. The staff were courteous and helpful. There is a lot of bar action nearby which can be a bit noisy at night depending on which direction your windows face but I enjoyed listening to the sound of happy voices as I went to sleep

CenterHotel ThingholtGood location

AriMomo
from

Submitted on 20-09-2016

This was a great location which is why we picked it. It was in walking distance of most things within the city. We walked to shops, resturants, museums, Hallgrimskirkja and the Harpa. The breakfast every morning was delicious. The staff was friendly. The only downside is it is close to resturants and bars. In the late night early morning there was alot of noise from people walking by or music playing.

CenterHotel ThingholtGood but noisy

louisemN1524UU
from Copenhagen, Denmark

Submitted on 21-09-2016

The hotel itself is very nice and welcoming but we stayed in a room facing the road on a saturday night and that was a very noisy affair. Throughout the night there were singing, music, shouting and a lot of drinking so it was very hard to sleep until 4 pm.

CenterHotel ThingholtGreat Location, staff and hotel

pdale
from Toronto

Submitted on 21-09-2016

The hotel is perfectly located in the heart of things with easy access to shopping and restaurants. The staff was great and helpful with recommendations for dinner and tours and offered to book things for us. Breakfast was well run and stocked. With close proximity to downtown bars and it being a bit of a party town, there is late night noise from the street on weekends but nothing incredibly disruptive after a busy day of touring around. Opted for an upgraded room and the size and cleanline...
The hotel is perfectly located in the heart of things with easy access to shopping and restaurants. The staff was great and helpful with recommendations for dinner and tours and offered to book things for us. Breakfast was well run and stocked. With close proximity to downtown bars and it being a bit of a party town, there is late night noise from the street on weekends but nothing incredibly disruptive after a busy day of touring around. Opted for an upgraded room and the size and cleanliness was good. A bit odd having the glassed in bathroom right next to the bed but everything was in good working order. The tiny ironing board wasn't incredibly useful either but really enjoyed our stay and would choose it or one of their other locations without hesitation.
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CenterHotel ThingholtOur first trip to Reykjavik

parayath
from Chennai

Submitted on 22-09-2016

The hotel is very well located boutique hotel with around 50 rooms - walking distance to Laugavegur - the main shopping street - and other places of interest like the Parliament. Though the view from the hotel is not great, one could walk for 5 minutes to the promenade and have a breathtaking view of the Atlantic Ocean. Rooms are well appointed - the black/white cowhide carpet is something you do not see elsewhere. Breakfast is very sumptuous - western style. Service is excellent both at the fr...
The hotel is very well located boutique hotel with around 50 rooms - walking distance to Laugavegur - the main shopping street - and other places of interest like the Parliament. Though the view from the hotel is not great, one could walk for 5 minutes to the promenade and have a breathtaking view of the Atlantic Ocean. Rooms are well appointed - the black/white cowhide carpet is something you do not see elsewhere. Breakfast is very sumptuous - western style. Service is excellent both at the front desk and in the restaurants. Well worth the stay!
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CenterHotel ThingholtExcellent in every way

Bob A
from Crowborough, United Kingdom

Submitted on 26-09-2016

This was our second stay at the hotel and everything was as good as we remembered it to be. Located close to the centre of Reykjavik, it provided easy access to the sights and shopping. The executive room we had was modern in style and bright and airy, providing an ideal sitting area to relax after the many trips we undertook to experience this amazing country. For breakfast there was ample to choose from in terms of variety and to set you up for the day. However, of particular note was the ...
This was our second stay at the hotel and everything was as good as we remembered it to be. Located close to the centre of Reykjavik, it provided easy access to the sights and shopping. The executive room we had was modern in style and bright and airy, providing an ideal sitting area to relax after the many trips we undertook to experience this amazing country. For breakfast there was ample to choose from in terms of variety and to set you up for the day. However, of particular note was the management and the staff who made us so welcome and for whom nothing was too much trouble. They were without exception always eager to help and to find out in a friendly and informal way how we were enjoying Iceland and how they could make it better .
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CenterHotel ThingholtSimply the best!!!

edn146
from Lausanne, Switzerland

Submitted on 26-09-2016

It was our honeymoon and all the staff was perfect.
On our arrival we becane a nice present.
Andrea was very nice and helped us to find a transfer for our last day. The breakfast is very delicious....

CenterHotel ThingholtGreat staff but disappointed

gillian f
from Oakville, Canada

Submitted on 28-09-2016

My husband and I stayed here for one night. We were greeted very warmly at reception and I loved the modern look of the lobby. Then the disappointment set in. Our room was tiny- too tiny for the price. Our bathroom toilet paper was dirty and a light didn't work. I was ok to overlook that. It was when the shower broke in my hand that I had enough.
My husband went to the lobby where again the staff was wonderful. Very apologetic. The manager then said to give us a nicer room. I was hopeful..,,
T...
My husband and I stayed here for one night. We were greeted very warmly at reception and I loved the modern look of the lobby. Then the disappointment set in. Our room was tiny- too tiny for the price. Our bathroom toilet paper was dirty and a light didn't work. I was ok to overlook that. It was when the shower broke in my hand that I had enough.
My husband went to the lobby where again the staff was wonderful. Very apologetic. The manager then said to give us a nicer room. I was hopeful..,,
The next room was smaller. The bathroom did have a tub which was nice but you could barely move around each other. The room overlooked construction that was right outside the window. It was impossible to feel comfortable in the room as the workers could see right in- the room is dark so closing the curtains made it even darker. They worked til about 11pm. Started up about 530am.
Again- the staff couldn't have been nicer - that's what's guiding my review to be more positive. The hotel is not worth the money.
Will not recommend.
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CenterHotel ThingholtPerfect location.

Brooke A
from Harrison City, Pennsylvania

Submitted on 06-10-2016

This hotel would be best described as your typical European hotel, small rooms and small bathroom. But knowing that the location was perfect! It's in the heart of the city so you are in walking distance of just about everything. There may be better hotels elsewhere in the city but you can't beat their location.
Every single employee was so nice and in my opinion went above and beyond. We had some major issues with our luggage getting switched at the airport. The receptionist at the front desk m...
This hotel would be best described as your typical European hotel, small rooms and small bathroom. But knowing that the location was perfect! It's in the heart of the city so you are in walking distance of just about everything. There may be better hotels elsewhere in the city but you can't beat their location.
Every single employee was so nice and in my opinion went above and beyond. We had some major issues with our luggage getting switched at the airport. The receptionist at the front desk made all the phone calls needed to straighten it all out for us. The whole trip there alway seemed to be someone at the front desk to answer any questions you may have.
Breakfast is included in your stay and I highly recommend eating since food is very expensive everywhere in the city.
If I ever go back it would be a simple decision on where I would stay. Try it, you won't be disappointed!
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CenterHotel ThingholtGood hotel in great location-shame about the view!

IanKarenandJoe
from London, United Kingdom

Submitted on 07-10-2016

Room small but very well equipped. Excellent breakfast with good range of options. Staff helpful and friendly. Perfect location for the city centre attractions. One negative though was view from our room, looking out over graffiti covered buildings; the word "ugly" in huge letters on one of them described it perfectly!

CenterHotel Thingholtgreat location

angwhalen
from Baltimore, Maryland

Submitted on 08-10-2016

friendly staff and lovely hotel. great location with many places a quick walk away. the breakfast is included and is lovely and well worth mentioning (as food prices in iceland are $$$) i was able to see the waterfront from my room (with other rooftops in between). some nights were nice and quiet...others you could experience the music in one of the bars close by from the comfort of your own room...good until you would really rather be sleeping. but that was not every night and was over by 1...
friendly staff and lovely hotel. great location with many places a quick walk away. the breakfast is included and is lovely and well worth mentioning (as food prices in iceland are $$$) i was able to see the waterfront from my room (with other rooftops in between). some nights were nice and quiet...others you could experience the music in one of the bars close by from the comfort of your own room...good until you would really rather be sleeping. but that was not every night and was over by 12A - so not ALL night. i was by myself and felt very safe. i miss the cozy european down duvets when i am back home!
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CenterHotel ThingholtHorrible hotel

oogiedachef
from

Submitted on 10-10-2016

First of all this hotel is way too expensive. It's so loud during the night time. I almost had a heart attack when I used the restaurants lavatory, the lock got jammed. I felt so bad needed to call for help. The rooms are small and not at all cosy , to much glass functions that don't work. The TV is really bad quality . Gym is poor and the restaurant is a mystery. Don't understand the concept..

CenterHotel ThingholtAwesome centrally-located boutique hotel

Sean C
from Winchester, Massachusetts

Submitted on 10-10-2016

Had an AWESOME four-day stay at Thingholt during an Iceland stopover on the way back from a business trip to Norway. A great service-oriented hotel that looks good too. Staff incredibly friendly and helpful - we really liked everyone we met. Hotel very cool looking and fun. Wish we could have stayed there for the entirety of our stay in Reykjavik. Read a lot of reviews that mentioned street noise: Reykjavik city center is small and pedestrian-oriented, which is awesome, but can be very lou...
Had an AWESOME four-day stay at Thingholt during an Iceland stopover on the way back from a business trip to Norway. A great service-oriented hotel that looks good too. Staff incredibly friendly and helpful - we really liked everyone we met. Hotel very cool looking and fun. Wish we could have stayed there for the entirety of our stay in Reykjavik. Read a lot of reviews that mentioned street noise: Reykjavik city center is small and pedestrian-oriented, which is awesome, but can be very loud especially on weekends. It's not as bad as many say, though, and our 3rd floor street-facing room was reasonably quiet. The real benefit of Thingholt is that it is RIGHT IN THE HEART of everything, steps from the attractions of the city.
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CenterHotel ThingholtGreat location, good stay

amalaPrinceton_Nj
from princeton, nj

Submitted on 11-10-2016

Stayed 4 nights w my adult daughter in a twin room. The good first: the location is great. Central to everything including restaurants, stores, and sights. The staff is very friendly and accomadating. Breakfast is good and plentiful. The rooms are somewhat small but doable for a few days. Bathrooms are ok although some design features are odd like the towels in a basket on the floor. Only real issue is in the room assignments. The first room we were In on the first floor , number 12, was very d...
Stayed 4 nights w my adult daughter in a twin room. The good first: the location is great. Central to everything including restaurants, stores, and sights. The staff is very friendly and accomadating. Breakfast is good and plentiful. The rooms are somewhat small but doable for a few days. Bathrooms are ok although some design features are odd like the towels in a basket on the floor. Only real issue is in the room assignments. The first room we were In on the first floor , number 12, was very dRk and the wifi did not work. However the staff moved us the next day when I complained. The cleaning staff was a bitnoisy in the halls in the early morning hours but were quieter when we complained. Finally there is really not a gym. There are 2 bikes and some weights in avery warm area. So if a good gym is important, do not come here. Overall I would recommend staying here.
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I loved this hotel. The location is perfect to downtown Reykjavik, the breakfast buffet every morning was perfection and the staff here is so wonderful and friendly. The rooms were a decent size and very clean. Will absolutely stay here again.

CenterHotel ThingholtBoutique hotel very pleasant

Carol C
from Luton, United Kingdom

Submitted on 12-10-2016

We visited the hotel between 4 -8th Oct, double room with my husband. though the room was small it had everything we needed, clean and very warm with change of towels everyday. The reception staff were always helpful and greeted us every time we left and returned. The breakfast had plenty of choice and staff friendly.
The location is brilliant walking distance to all the amenities. I would definitely recommend the hotel. The only warning the restaurant at night is very expensive in fact the who...
We visited the hotel between 4 -8th Oct, double room with my husband. though the room was small it had everything we needed, clean and very warm with change of towels everyday. The reception staff were always helpful and greeted us every time we left and returned. The breakfast had plenty of choice and staff friendly.
The location is brilliant walking distance to all the amenities. I would definitely recommend the hotel. The only warning the restaurant at night is very expensive in fact the whole of Iceland is expensive I think you are paying for the views. We had a great holiday
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CenterHotel ThingholtNice hotel, but noisy

Claus C
from Soenderborg, Denmark

Submitted on 17-10-2016

We stayed 2 nights at this hotel, had originally booked Centerhotel Plaza, but we were transferred to this because of overbooking.
The rooms were not so big, but nice and clean, the staff were both friendly and very helpful.
The only downside was the loud music from a nearby pub continuing into the night.

CenterHotel ThingholtGood, central hotel

PALMA2430
from ABERDEEN

Submitted on 18-10-2016

Hotel is in a great location in the centre of Reykjavik with lots of shops, bars and restaurants close by. The room was modern, comfortable beds, tv with lots of channels and a nice bathroom with a decent shower. Breakfast was very good, the continental selection was lovely with meats, cheese, fish, pickles, fresh fruit, eggs and yogurt. Cooked breakfast also available. Staff were friendly and efficient. Only point to be aware of is the hotel is near a nightclub and if you are in a front facing...
Hotel is in a great location in the centre of Reykjavik with lots of shops, bars and restaurants close by. The room was modern, comfortable beds, tv with lots of channels and a nice bathroom with a decent shower. Breakfast was very good, the continental selection was lovely with meats, cheese, fish, pickles, fresh fruit, eggs and yogurt. Cooked breakfast also available. Staff were friendly and efficient. Only point to be aware of is the hotel is near a nightclub and if you are in a front facing room there is a bit of noise on Friday and Saturday nights. We never used the spa so can't comment.
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CenterHotel ThingholtAmazing !!

Fleur L
from

Submitted on 18-10-2016

We had an amazing time at this hotel !! It was great service and they spoke amazing English ! The breakfast was amazing and you must fill up on breakfast because the food is expensive in Iceland but that came with the hotel which was great !!

CenterHotel ThingholtOutstanding

ZaraBridges
from London, United Kingdom

Submitted on 20-10-2016

This hotel is a real find. Our room was outstanding. Clean and well presented. Friendly and helpful staff, excellent food, and an ideal location. The spa is minimal but an ideal place to escape to on a rainy afternoon. We would definitely return.

CenterHotel ThingholtGreat location, great staff, small rooms that could use more lighting

01kitty01
from Baltimore, Maryland

Submitted on 20-10-2016

This hotel is centrally located in downtown reykjavik, walking distance to many places to eat and shop. The lobby is beautiful with a nice lounge area and the staff here is impeccable and super helpful. The hotel has a restaurant the isafold and at least from the breakfast, it was delicious so good that even the bacon taste so different from the States! We got the meal included in our stay but without it, it's about $20usd pp. The rooms are small kind of like NYC but very clean and properly m...
This hotel is centrally located in downtown reykjavik, walking distance to many places to eat and shop. The lobby is beautiful with a nice lounge area and the staff here is impeccable and super helpful. The hotel has a restaurant the isafold and at least from the breakfast, it was delicious so good that even the bacon taste so different from the States! We got the meal included in our stay but without it, it's about $20usd pp. The rooms are small kind of like NYC but very clean and properly maintained. The only thing I would complain about is the lighting is very dim. Not a huge fan of that.
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CenterHotel ThingholtHappy travelers

Kathryn R
from

Submitted on 22-10-2016

Comfortable, great locationComfortable, great location. We got a room on the top floor and it had a nice view. Bathtub was nice after chilly scuba diving. Staff was helpful as well. We would stay here again.

CenterHotel ThingholtVery warm, friendly and helpful... with an excellent location

My husband and I stayed here for 5 nights. It's a nice boutique hotel. Enjoyed the free buffet breakfast. Reception is very helpful. Helped us with some tours ang pick up transfers. Kitchen/buffet staff were very nice. Hotel is conveniently located in the center of the city. Walking distance to restos and stores. Easy pick ups for tours. Only problem for me was the lighting in the room. I found the room too dark. Not enough lights, even in the bathroom. The temp in the room was also too high.. I...
My husband and I stayed here for 5 nights. It's a nice boutique hotel. Enjoyed the free buffet breakfast. Reception is very helpful. Helped us with some tours ang pick up transfers. Kitchen/buffet staff were very nice. Hotel is conveniently located in the center of the city. Walking distance to restos and stores. Easy pick ups for tours. Only problem for me was the lighting in the room. I found the room too dark. Not enough lights, even in the bathroom. The temp in the room was also too high.. I even opened the windows because it was too hot (yes, it was january!). Other than those, I loved our stay in this hotel.
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CenterHotel ThingholtModern and stylish

kayleigh103
from Cambridge

Submitted on 24-10-2016

We absolutely loved this hotel and will definitely stay here again when we visit Iceland.
Its modern and stylish and decorated in the Scandinavian way. Its a small hotel in comparison to others but that makes it all the more comfortable. Our room was.comfy with a lovely bed and bedding, and our room had all the usual amenities such as a safe, television, tea and coffee, hairdryer, shampoo and shower gel etc. We were even given a sewing kit and a manicure set. The only minor thing was that the ...
We absolutely loved this hotel and will definitely stay here again when we visit Iceland.
Its modern and stylish and decorated in the Scandinavian way. Its a small hotel in comparison to others but that makes it all the more comfortable. Our room was.comfy with a lovely bed and bedding, and our room had all the usual amenities such as a safe, television, tea and coffee, hairdryer, shampoo and shower gel etc. We were even given a sewing kit and a manicure set. The only minor thing was that the cord on the hairdryer was slightly too short so there wasn't room to move much, and on the weekend the noise from the street was quite bad (until 4/5am approx). This didn't dampen pur stay though.
We made use of the spa and at ‚?¨25 per room for the entire stay, it was a must. The spa is small with a hot pool and a steam room (take care using the steam room as it can get too steamy and burn the soles of your feet).
The only downside to the spa is that one day I had to change in the toilet as two girls came into the changing rooms ladened with their luggage (suitcases etc) and there wasnt any room in the changing room for me. Maybe the hotel should have a policy where luggage is left at reception so guests can fully enjoy their spa experience.
The staff were all super friendly and the breakfast buffet was good.
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CenterHotel ThingholtExtremely Noisy!

ca306
from London, United Kingdom

Submitted on 25-10-2016

The reception area of this hotel is beautiful and the staff are extremely nice and helpful. The rooms are small but stylish. The bar snacks in the lounge are absolutely delicious and the breakfast was perfectly adequate. Unfortunately, our stay was ruined by the booming music coming from a nightclub down the road until 4am on Thursday and Friday nights. If you're in Reykjavik for the weekend, I'd advise somewhere a bit quieter!

CenterHotel ThingholtCity centre, affordable and recommended

StuMcS
from Farnborough, United Kingdom

Submitted on 26-10-2016

My wife and I visited Iceland last year for several days and we wanted to stay close to the city centre - we found this place exactly what we were looking for; affordable, friendly and knowledgable staff, close by to sights in Reykjavik itself and comfortable rooms. We would definitely recommend - it is a useful place to have tour companies pick you up to travel to see the main attractions in and out of the area. It took several minutes to walk to 'downtown' area. Quiet hotel on a quiet street b...
My wife and I visited Iceland last year for several days and we wanted to stay close to the city centre - we found this place exactly what we were looking for; affordable, friendly and knowledgable staff, close by to sights in Reykjavik itself and comfortable rooms. We would definitely recommend - it is a useful place to have tour companies pick you up to travel to see the main attractions in and out of the area. It took several minutes to walk to 'downtown' area. Quiet hotel on a quiet street but with building works going on outside, no early starts though! The shower has the Icelandic sulphuric smell to it but you got used to it quickly - lovely hotel and would definitely visit again!
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Great location , excellent staff , had issues electric going off x 2. Found out when I used kettle w heater on it blew fuse . Staff was there to correct ASAP.
Room 305 great but noises at night w bars in local region , I just used Bose headphones.
Fantastic breakfast .
Andrea , one of the front desk personnel, was accommodating to my needs and I appreciate her inputs for regional tips .

CenterHotel ThingholtAmazing staff and bang in the centre of the city.

Emma S
from

Submitted on 29-10-2016

We booked Hotel Thingholt/Pingholt (as we liked to call it) for our honeymoon stay. It was perfect, right in the centre of the city, which allowed us walk everywhere; while it was also a great location for excursion pick ups. All tours pick up/ drop off from this hotel...so super convenient. The breakfast was delicious and very wide ranging. The room was cleaned regularly and the power shower was super lovely. We had no trouble with noise, as noted by previous guests. The only thing I'd say was ...
We booked Hotel Thingholt/Pingholt (as we liked to call it) for our honeymoon stay. It was perfect, right in the centre of the city, which allowed us walk everywhere; while it was also a great location for excursion pick ups. All tours pick up/ drop off from this hotel...so super convenient. The breakfast was delicious and very wide ranging. The room was cleaned regularly and the power shower was super lovely. We had no trouble with noise, as noted by previous guests. The only thing I'd say was that the room was small and there was only a small amount of storage. But above all this, it is definitely the staff that make this hotel what it is. A particularly big shout out to Ryan, Andrea and Laura who not only helped us book the trip in the first place abut also helped book endless excursions for us. It made it all so easy! They were so helpful, warm and friendly, they made us feel very welcome and made our trip extra special. Thank you Hotel Thingholt, Iceland was brilliant! Emma & Sam
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CenterHotel ThingholtGreat Hotel in the center of Reykjavik

Carla S
from Stevensville, United States

Submitted on 31-10-2016

Highly recommended. The staff was courteous, helpful, and attentive throughout my one week stay. A special shout-out to Ryan who provided excellent tips on shopping. The room was on the smallish side, as is the case with most European hotels, but it was very clean, comfortable, and well appointed. The maid service was among the best I have ever encountered.
This review is written by the husband of the TripAdvisor member. I traveled solo.

CenterHotel ThingholtNoisy at front of hotel

anne p
from

Submitted on 01-11-2016

The hotel is very central being just off the main street, however there is a bar at the corner which from thurs-sat nights plays music until 4am. The windows are double glazed but the noise is horrendous. We moved rooms after the first night of no sleep. The rooms are fairly small, compounded by the fact that too much furniture has been put in most of them. Huge sofas and long tables. Add in 2 suitcases and 2 people walking around and not much room is left. What is needed is more hanging/...
The hotel is very central being just off the main street, however there is a bar at the corner which from thurs-sat nights plays music until 4am. The windows are double glazed but the noise is horrendous. We moved rooms after the first night of no sleep. The rooms are fairly small, compounded by the fact that too much furniture has been put in most of them. Huge sofas and long tables. Add in 2 suitcases and 2 people walking around and not much room is left. What is needed is more hanging/storage space. The lighting in the rooms is not good and lights above the beds are not directly overhead. Breakfast was almost the same every day and got a bit boring. However the staff were the best bit, courteous, very friendly and helpful.
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CenterHotel Thingholt3night stay

Cathy D
from

Submitted on 01-11-2016

Fantastic centrally situated hotel. This has to be the tiniest hotel room I ever stayed in but it had a minibar and coffee making facilities. It was spotless also. The staff were very friendly, helpful and efficient. We received a complimentary glass of Orange juice on arrival and a very early continental breakfast on departure. (3.40am)

CenterHotel ThingholtGreat hotel with amazing staff!

Julie S
from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Submitted on 01-11-2016

We stayed at the Centerhotel Thingholt for 8 days last month, and would could not have been happier. The desk personnel were incredibly helpful when our tours were cancelled (which is inevitable with Iceland's unpredictable weather) and we had to reschedule. They also gave us advice on sites to see and things to do in town when the weather was not so great. I would 100% recommend this hotel to anyone. The rooms are clean and wonderful. The only downside, if you can call it that, is the proximity...
We stayed at the Centerhotel Thingholt for 8 days last month, and would could not have been happier. The desk personnel were incredibly helpful when our tours were cancelled (which is inevitable with Iceland's unpredictable weather) and we had to reschedule. They also gave us advice on sites to see and things to do in town when the weather was not so great. I would 100% recommend this hotel to anyone. The rooms are clean and wonderful. The only downside, if you can call it that, is the proximity to the nightlife. It can get loud on the weekends, but I didn't have an issue sleeping, and you can't beat the proximity to shopping and dining establishments.
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CenterHotel ThingholtA comfortable, affordable hotel in the centre of Reykjavik!

Mandy G
from London, United Kingdom

Submitted on 03-11-2016

There are a few things that really stood out during our stay at the Centerhotel Thingholt:
1) The location was brilliant; most of the city attractions were within walking distance, or easily accessible by coach/bus.
2) The hotel and the rooms were a bit small, but elegantly furnished to a high standard.
3) The staff were absolutely brilliant - friendly, welcoming, helpful, and appropriately non-invasive for this Londoner.
Visiting Reykjavik is notably expensive, but for a couple in their ...
There are a few things that really stood out during our stay at the Centerhotel Thingholt:
1) The location was brilliant; most of the city attractions were within walking distance, or easily accessible by coach/bus.
2) The hotel and the rooms were a bit small, but elegantly furnished to a high standard.
3) The staff were absolutely brilliant - friendly, welcoming, helpful, and appropriately non-invasive for this Londoner.
Visiting Reykjavik is notably expensive, but for a couple in their mid-20s, this hotel was affordable and still felt every part a 4* hotel. I'd highly recommend this hotel if you're thinking of visiting the wonderful city of Reykjavik.
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CenterHotel ThingholtExcellent hotel in a perfect location

LouiseTaylor101
from

Submitted on 10-11-2016

We stayed here for 5 nights in October. The hotel itself is beautiful inside. The rooms are clean and the Reception staff are extremely helpful and friendly. We struggled with the lighting but soon realised how the dimmer switch worked in our room. The room was quite spacious with an en-suite bathroom. There is only a glass wall separating the two but it isn't too much of a problem.
I would recommend paying the 25 euros for the use of the spa, partly to warm up after a day of sightseeing but a...
We stayed here for 5 nights in October. The hotel itself is beautiful inside. The rooms are clean and the Reception staff are extremely helpful and friendly. We struggled with the lighting but soon realised how the dimmer switch worked in our room. The room was quite spacious with an en-suite bathroom. There is only a glass wall separating the two but it isn't too much of a problem.
I would recommend paying the 25 euros for the use of the spa, partly to warm up after a day of sightseeing but also for the slippers and robes to use in your room.
The breakfast has a variety of choices and caters to all diets from a good English breakfast to American waffles. There is also the famous Skyr yoghut and fruit.
This hotel is in the perfect location for walking around Rekyavik. You are right in the middle of everything and the tour buses will pick you up and drop you off right outside the hotel.
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CenterHotel ThingholtGreat staff, cool atmosphere

Elizabeth S
from

Submitted on 10-11-2016

We had a layover for two nights with a comfortable room, got great dining and sightseeing ideas from the front desk staff as well as an umbrella to walk the great shops nearby. We rented a car and explored the South Coast, beautiful dramatic scenery. Boots and a raincoat were a must. Between the rain and sun breaks, we got beautiful pictures. We wish that we had one more day for one of the hot springs-next time!

CenterHotel ThingholtLoved Iceland/Niceland!!

BetsyZ22
from Simsbury, Connecticut

Submitted on 10-11-2016

This hotel was great for our 6 night getaway at the beginning of November- center of Reykjavik with lots of shopping/music/pubs/restaurants and museums right around within walking distance. We enjoyed the hotel's staff (kudos to Andrea, Esther and Jokull, especially!), the breakfast, pleasant atmosphere, and comfortable bed. We are hoping to return to Iceland and would love to stay here again!

CenterHotel ThingholtGreat place to stay in Reykjavik

SallyandPhil
from Chester, United Kingdom

Submitted on 13-11-2016

Hotel is in good central location. Very stylish interior. Good breakfast which is very important as everything in Iceland sooo!! expensive. Reception staff very friendly and helpful. Bedrooms very stylish, although too much furniture in them, making them feel cramped and difficult to manouver about in. Great COMFY bed and fab bathroom. all in all ,good hotel, book it, you won't be disappointed.

CenterHotel Thingholt offers wonderful amenities, including stellar hospitality from their staff. We found them to be professional, courteous, helpful and fun. The location is perfect - just off the main shopping street, but located on a quiet little lane. The lobby and dining area were modern and very tastefully done. The rooms were clean and decorated in minimalist and smart decor. It's the perfect place to stay as you can walk anywhere in the city from this location. Breakfast was fresh...
CenterHotel Thingholt offers wonderful amenities, including stellar hospitality from their staff. We found them to be professional, courteous, helpful and fun. The location is perfect - just off the main shopping street, but located on a quiet little lane. The lobby and dining area were modern and very tastefully done. The rooms were clean and decorated in minimalist and smart decor. It's the perfect place to stay as you can walk anywhere in the city from this location. Breakfast was fresh and offered a very nice variety of things to choose from.
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CenterHotel ThingholtLovely Hotel

Jean K
from Boston, Massachusetts

Submitted on 20-11-2016

Lovely hotel in the center of town. Easy to walk to local restaurants and attractions. Clean and spacious. Very friendly staff. Excellent breakfast with a wide variety of choices. Iceland is a very beautiful country.

CenterHotel ThingholtFab Hotel, highly recommend

CarolineC1005
from

Submitted on 20-11-2016

Just back from our stay at CenterHotel Thingholt; staff were so friendly and went above and beyond to help. The hotel was very cool looking inside and modern. Rooms were small but plenty of wardrobe space for a few nights worth of clothes. The room was cleaned daily. I found it to be cosy and pleasant. Breakfast had good choice, toaster a little slow!
The bathroom is made out of glass walls and so privacy a little reduced. I also got stuck in there on one occassion as the door jammed...luckil...
Just back from our stay at CenterHotel Thingholt; staff were so friendly and went above and beyond to help. The hotel was very cool looking inside and modern. Rooms were small but plenty of wardrobe space for a few nights worth of clothes. The room was cleaned daily. I found it to be cosy and pleasant. Breakfast had good choice, toaster a little slow!
The bathroom is made out of glass walls and so privacy a little reduced. I also got stuck in there on one occassion as the door jammed...luckily I wasn't alone otherwise I may have had to shout and hope someone would hear.
Only reason I dont give it 5 star was some noise on a night going on until after 4am (bars) however I usually did sleep through it.
Would defo return :)
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CenterHotel ThingholtWonderful holiday a definite must!

SJA1993
from

Submitted on 20-11-2016

We had a wonderful time in Iceland, made even better by staying at this beautiful hotel with staff that went out of their way to make sure your trip was perfect! They were so friendly and helpful throughout the duration of our stay! With an amazing breakfast to start the day off and a lovely cozy room to come back to of an evening I would definitely recommend this hotel to all our family and friend! To all the staff at Thingholt Thank you for a wonderful trip! Hopefully one day we can visit agai...
We had a wonderful time in Iceland, made even better by staying at this beautiful hotel with staff that went out of their way to make sure your trip was perfect! They were so friendly and helpful throughout the duration of our stay! With an amazing breakfast to start the day off and a lovely cozy room to come back to of an evening I would definitely recommend this hotel to all our family and friend! To all the staff at Thingholt Thank you for a wonderful trip! Hopefully one day we can visit again!
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CenterHotel Thingholtbeautiful hotel - central location!!!

katie e
from stafford

Submitted on 22-11-2016

Just returned from a 3 night stay here in a deluxe double room and it was amazing!
The hotel is central to the shops, restaurants and downtown harbour. The tourist information centre is just around the corner and all trips will do pick ups outside the hotel.
Inside the hotel is very modern and warm! The rooms are on the small side but everything is so nice and there are wardrobes and a big bathroom so this isn't a problem. The rooms have wifi, a mini fridge, hairdryer, kettle, safe, TV (with Br...
Just returned from a 3 night stay here in a deluxe double room and it was amazing!
The hotel is central to the shops, restaurants and downtown harbour. The tourist information centre is just around the corner and all trips will do pick ups outside the hotel.
Inside the hotel is very modern and warm! The rooms are on the small side but everything is so nice and there are wardrobes and a big bathroom so this isn't a problem. The rooms have wifi, a mini fridge, hairdryer, kettle, safe, TV (with British channels) and an ironing board/iron. Our room was at the back of the hotel so no view out the window but we didn't hear any outside noise even though we got there on a Saturday.
Breakfast was included n our room price and it was served between 7am-10am. Breakfast was so good! A selection of hot drinks, cereals, cold meats and cheese, fish, bread, bacon, sausage and egg, pastry's, yogurt and fruit and the best thing a waffle iron so you could make your own waffles!! We also had an extremely early check out so we asked at reception and we had hot drinks and croissants waiting for us in the dining area at 4 am!
I couldn't fault this hotel! the only thing that was difficult for us was parking as we hired a car. The hotel is on a one way street and there is street parking for a fee but it can be very busy around the city -not a problem during our stay as there are car parks within a 5 minute walk but at 4am but suitcases it would have been difficult! luckily if you get there early or very late there is usually a space.
The staff are so friendly and helpful- any trips that are booked they will ring to confirm for you and we were advised about places to eat and things to do. Iceland can be extremely expensive but we were pleasantly surprised that the beer was quite cheap compared to other bars in the city. We didn't use the spa there but I can imagine it would be just as nice as the rest of the hotel!
Beautiful place to return to after a cold day exploring! I would defiantly stay again - the pictures online do not do the hotel justice - it is so clean and perfect place to stay in Reykjavik!
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CenterHotel ThingholtExcellent Hotel would recommend for anyone

TheOldToxophilist
from Reading, United Kingdom

Submitted on 24-11-2016

Well words are not enough to describe this hotel but I'll try.
When checking you are greeted by some of the friendliest staff I have ever come across; quick, efficient and ready to provide any help they can although you can say this for all the staff. We booked a Junior Suite which impressed with the cow hide rug, large comfortable bed and a power shower to die for with a never ending supply of hot water.
Dinner in the hotel restaurant was excellent, I'd recommend the lamb, whilst breakfast i...
Well words are not enough to describe this hotel but I'll try.
When checking you are greeted by some of the friendliest staff I have ever come across; quick, efficient and ready to provide any help they can although you can say this for all the staff. We booked a Junior Suite which impressed with the cow hide rug, large comfortable bed and a power shower to die for with a never ending supply of hot water.
Dinner in the hotel restaurant was excellent, I'd recommend the lamb, whilst breakfast is just right to set you up for the day. After a long cold day exploring Reykjavik you can relax in the spa and then later wind down in the lounge with a beer or three.
All I can really say is when I'm back in Reykjavik I'll be booking the Thingholt.
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CenterHotel ThingholtQuirky and modern central hotel

Hayley B
from

Submitted on 25-11-2016

This hotel is very stylish and in central Reykjavik so it close to everything. The decor throughout is lovely. The service was great and at the level expected for top quality hotel. There is no parking with the hotel but you can pay and display on the street outside or nearby... or as suggested by one of the staff we could park in the sister hotel car park for free if there was space, so we did that for a couple of days.
We stayed in a junior suite which meant we had the spa included which was...
This hotel is very stylish and in central Reykjavik so it close to everything. The decor throughout is lovely. The service was great and at the level expected for top quality hotel. There is no parking with the hotel but you can pay and display on the street outside or nearby... or as suggested by one of the staff we could park in the sister hotel car park for free if there was space, so we did that for a couple of days.
We stayed in a junior suite which meant we had the spa included which was a nice touch.
Breakfast had a large selection of quality foods. Bacon and sausages but aren't the same as British ones but don't expect that anywhere in iceland. All the fresh food is great and also great that it's included as it's costs so much to buy food in Iceland.
Overall we are glad we picked this hotel and would recommend to others ū???ū???ū??ľ
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The hotel is perfectly located a few metres from the main shopping street. 5 minute easy walk to the Harfa Harbour building aswell as many restaurants.
The staff were really friendly,welcoming and helpful (especially Ryan).
The buffet breakfast choice and quality was excellent.
The hotel has a boutique feel with use of wood ,dark leather and glass partition walls in the bathrooms. Warm,comfortable with great wifi.
The hotel staff arranged for a grab bag of croissants and coffee for us as we had...
The hotel is perfectly located a few metres from the main shopping street. 5 minute easy walk to the Harfa Harbour building aswell as many restaurants.
The staff were really friendly,welcoming and helpful (especially Ryan).
The buffet breakfast choice and quality was excellent.
The hotel has a boutique feel with use of wood ,dark leather and glass partition walls in the bathrooms. Warm,comfortable with great wifi.
The hotel staff arranged for a grab bag of croissants and coffee for us as we had a check out before breakfast. This was very helpful.
We used grayline for airport transfers and Reykjavik excursions for northern lights and golden circle trips. Both companies were very punctual . The Reykjavik excursion guides were really good.
Tips. Book blue lagoon trips before you arrive as they fill up.
Bring plenty of spending money as the food and particularly alcohol is VERY expensive.
We visited the local swimming pool a short walk away behind the large church. Hot tubs on the roof, very nice.
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CenterHotel ThingholtAwesome boutique hotel!

John B
from Arvada

Submitted on 26-11-2016

This place is great! Very Art Deco and boutique style. Central to all shops, sites, restaurants, etc....
The service is spectacular and a wonderful breakfast every morning. They were very accommodating with an early arrival and rooms were still booked. They stored our luggage and gave us a few tips to explore the town while waiting for our room. Rooms were clean and well equipped. Great jobs folks!

CenterHotel ThingholtGreat Location But a Bit Noisy!

Surely H
from New York City, New York

Submitted on 26-11-2016

We had stayed at this hotel for 1 week (Sat to Sat).
Location: It was right off the main street from shopping, bars, and restaurants. Sights were easily walkable to such as the Church and Museums. Couldn't have asked for a better location.
Hotel: The breakfast buffet was fantastic and was great to save a bit of money from eating out in the mornings as that can get very expensive. The breakfast consisted of coffee, tea, cereal, pastries, waffle station, egg, bacon, sausage, selection of breads...
We had stayed at this hotel for 1 week (Sat to Sat).
Location: It was right off the main street from shopping, bars, and restaurants. Sights were easily walkable to such as the Church and Museums. Couldn't have asked for a better location.
Hotel: The breakfast buffet was fantastic and was great to save a bit of money from eating out in the mornings as that can get very expensive. The breakfast consisted of coffee, tea, cereal, pastries, waffle station, egg, bacon, sausage, selection of breads and cheese, etc. It was especially great for those early morning tours since most cafes don't open til around 8. The staff here is probably the most accommodating and nicest I've ever encountered. Our flight landed at 7:30AM and we arrived at the hotel around 9AM. We knew it may not be possible for an early check in but the staff was super nice and got us into our room ASAP.
Bedroom: We were on the 4th floor, facing the street. Room 409 to be exact. The room itself was a decent size however, it had slanted ceilings which made it feel a lot smaller. Also the fact that I banged my head against the ceiling multiple times getting in/out of bed didn't help much. It was also odd that it was a queen size bed but 2 twin size blankets were provided instead of 1 queen size, however that may just be the norm for this country? since I've seen some other hotel pictures showing the same thing. I guess this solves the blanket hogger problem for anyone in relationships. The bathroom used a frosted glass separation which neither I or my BF enjoyed. It was a little intrusive and had a lack of privacy considering... you hear EVERYTHING in the bathroom. And even though we were on the 4th floor, we could hear the noise that is so infamously is reviewed here. The noise goes until 4:30-5:00AM on Fridays - Saturdays. (Icelanders don't party on a Sunday.) We knew about the noise when booking the hotel so we planned our itinerary according to make sure we didn't have any early morning tours for the following day so we didn't mind the noise too much since we napped earlier in the evening and watched movies and drank wine in the room with the so pleasantly loud booming bass of Sean Paul and Pitbull playing in the background. Also, the TVs have an usb slot, so I plugged in my flash drive and had access to all my TV shows and Movies. They also have options for Apple play and smart phone mirror screening for those techy people.
Overall, I think this is a great hotel for the price we paid. If your stay doesn't include the weekends, I'd say book it right away! If you are only here for a few days that includes a weekend, I'd say bring earplugs or book another hotel if you're a light sleeper because the bass of the music will keep you up.
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CenterHotel ThingholtWell located - Great service

Michael S
from

Submitted on 27-11-2016

The hotel is located in the best part of Reykjavik , just off the main street easy walking to all the interesting places . Funky fit out , friendly helpful service and a great local breakfast . Views are not flash .

CenterHotel ThingholtLove this hotel

SuziBee67
from Colwyn Bay, United Kingdom

Submitted on 28-11-2016

The quality of this hotel is worth more than 4 stars. The style is modern boutique, the atmosphere is great and the staff are amazing, especially Andrea on reception. There is so much choice for breakfast, it's well presented and really tasty.
The rooms are luxurious and spacious, even the standard ones (which the children had!)
Will be coming back again.

CenterHotel ThingholtJust an ok stay

Jessica F
from Greenville, South Carolina

Submitted on 04-12-2016

We had read great reviews of this hotel and were looking forward to our stay here, but it was a let down for us and our least favorite stay of our trip. Very dark halls and decor...I am sure that is what they were going for, but it honestly felt dirty because of how dark it was. Very loud because it is just off the main street - be sure to have a white noise app to use if you plan to sleep.

CenterHotel ThingholtNice Hotel

itsjusttravel
from Warwick, RI

Submitted on 06-12-2016

We stayed 4 nights. It's a lovely boutique hotel with a buffet breakfast to die for! The rooms are fairly small by US standards. The beds are super comfy. One thing to remember...bring earplugs! On Friday and Saturday nights the city is jamming! It's very loud. The best part of the hotel was Andrea and Estelle at the front desk. They couldn't have been more helpful. I'd definitely stay here again, it's close to all the action.